Soaring River boasts some really impressive formlines, and with blinkers added for the first time, he should land his first Hong Kong success in the final leg of tomorrow night's Triple Trio at Happy Valley.
With the TT being only partially won at the last city circuit meeting, the main pool is tipped to reach HK$7 million, and Soaring River - recently gelded - looks a standout banker after coming up with gate three.
The Andy Leung Ting-wah-trained three-year-old raced 10 times last season, and although he managed only three second placings, he did compete against some classy types.
On February 15, he ran a game race, but found Tuscan Spirit - whose rating is now 112 - too strong, and two starts later, had the misfortune of running into Our Lucky Baby, who ended last season with five wins on the trot.
The Danetime private purchase has performed well in two lead-up trials, looks set to get the run of the race under Way Leung Ming-wai, and under 115 pounds, should prove too good.
His toughest opposition are North Hill, Chater Power, Elite Sixty-Six, Fun and Brilliant One.
In the opening leg, Regency Kingdom needs only a touch of luck from a wide gate to return to his best.